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Debt Limit Deal Increases Government Spending on Food Stamps

Debt Limit Deal Increases Government Spending on Food Stamps, Analysis Shows

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an analysis on Tuesday revealing this potential outcome, which may pose a challenge for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he seeks to gain support for the agreement in the GOP-controlled House. A bipartisan agreement aimed at preventing a disastrous default on the nation’s debt could lead to increased government…

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Cambridge Launches "Rise Up" Program

Cambridge Launches “Rise Up” Program, Providing Direct Payments to Residents to Address Economic Divide and Racial Inequity

The program, which received $22 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, aims to address the economic divide and racial inequity within the city. Cambridge, Massachusetts has launched a new guaranteed income program called “Rise Up,” providing direct payments to eligible residents Unlike many other programs, Rise Up allows residents to freely use…

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Billing Transparency For Medical Signed By Gov. Abbott.

A Bill Signed Into Law That Requires Medical Facility To Specifically Put The Patient’s Availed Healthcare Before Sending It To Billing. Governor Greg Abbott Signed The Bill, It Includes HealthCare Facilities And Hospitals But Not Doctors Or Federally Qualified Health Care Centers, Thru Electronic Or The Patients Portal.     Medical Billing Transparency. Senate approved…

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Lawmakers Allocate Additional Funding for Education

Lawmakers Allocate Additional Funding for Education but Fail to Ban Corporal Punishment in Oklahoma Schools

A bill seeking to ban the use of corporal punishment on students with disabilities has failed to progress after being approved by the House. Lawmakers in Oklahoma have allocated an additional $625 million in recurring appropriations for public education During the 2023 legislative session, several significant developments took place concerning teachers and students. Notably, certified…

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